I think the interesting thing is the construction sector has been increasing, that's extremely bullish. I think we can basically manufacture an economic boom by building lots more homes. We have basically free productivity gains that we _...Read More_

"The US economy shrank for a second straight quarter. While some call that a recession or a strong sign of one, a financial economist explains why the term probably doesn’t yet apply."

"Most of the gains went to the richest Americans, but almost everyone saw an improvement in terms of net wealth."

"Nigeria has the largest number of people living in extreme poverty in Africa. Turning the tide requires inclusive growth, value added productivity and strong institutions."

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine heaped fresh risks on a global economy struggling with soaring inflation, supply-chain snarls and a rocky recovery from the _...Read More_

"Attributing Australia’s economic success to closed borders runs the risk of leaving us with the wrong lesson the next time the things turn down."

"Deterred by the discouraging travel policies and sporadic outbreaks of the Omicron variant, more than 70 per cent of domestic tourists chose short-distance trips."

>"The economy is booming and corporate profits are huge, but American wages still stagnate. History provides the answer"

"The nation’s G.D.P. has outpaced the growth rate that preceded the pandemic, until you take higher prices into account."

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% rate in the third quarter, slightly better than previously thought, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. But prospects for a solid rebound going forward are being clouded by the rapid spread of the latest _...Read More_

"Republicans and a few Democrats say the Build Back Better plan would increase the already fast pace of inflation."

"Looking beyond the latest quarterly GDP figures, the truth is we’re getting better off more slowly than before."

"Is property really 29% of China’s GDP"

"How should classical liberals respond?"

"How Domestic Labor Robs Women of Their Love from Boston Review. Netflix’s ‘Maid’ and three recent best-sellers depict the agonies and rage of being a low-wage housekeeper or nanny. But all fail to identify capitalism itself as the _...Read More_